Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Responsible for: Providing a high quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process and to assist the Team Manager with providing mentoring and support to qualified social workers and unqualified posts.
Principal Accountabilities
1. To respond appropriately to tasks allocated by your Team Manager.
2. To assist in ensuring that there is a good understanding of child protection matters in the Team.
3. To cover for the Team manager during periods of their absence e.g. annual leave, sickness, meetings.
4. To undertake decision making in relation to new referrals and to co-ordinate quality, proportionate assessments of need informed by best Departmental practice, guidance and resources.
5. To manage a complex caseload and associated administration tasks including preparation of reports and case recordings.
6. To ensure that appropriate information is available for citizens and carers and to promote the involvement of citizens and carers in both care planning and service development.
7. To work closely with the performance and data collection service to ensure accurate information is recorded and available for quarterly reporting purposes.
8. To provide supervision, mentoring and support to staff.
9. To identify training needs of staff and liaise with Workforce Development in identifying the most appropriate support.
10. To work in cooperation with colleagues in this Department and in other agencies in order to provide an efficient service to service citizens and carers.
11. Where appropriate to chair complex meetings.
12. To attend team meetings and undertake any necessary and appropriate team duties and activities.
13. To contribute to the professional development of less experienced colleagues as appropriate.
14. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority’s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
15. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
The following is essential criteria:
* Degree in Social Work
* SWE Registration
* Right to work within the UK
* Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle
What’s on offer for the Social Worker
* Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
* Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
* Desirable location with excellent transport links
* A stable and well-supported working environment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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